as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
On a reported basis, LVMH sales declined 6% in the quarter, impacted by unfavorable exchange rates.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In February, the Crown Point Plan Commission voted 4-3 to give an unfavorable recommendation for the zoning request.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
When light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The poll asked a general question about support for TABOR, finding 62% viewed it favorably, compared to 22% who felt unfavorable about it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfavorable
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In February, the Crown Point Plan Commission voted 4-3 to give an unfavorable recommendation for the zoning request.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
When light is insufficient or atmospheric conditions are unfavorable so that a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The poll asked a general question about support for TABOR, finding 62% viewed it favorably, compared to 22% who felt unfavorable about it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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Drug and alcohol screenings came back negative.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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European luxury brands pulled the French stock market into negative territory on Tuesday as a raft of disappointing earnings weighed on the sector.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The charity seeks the court’s intervention, protection, and restitution following a coordinated adverse media campaign conducted since 25 March 2025 that has caused operational disruption and reputational harm to the charity, its leadership, and its strategic partners.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our city workers have consistently risen above the vitriol and accusations of hostile political leaders to do the jobs that our residents expect.—
Venus Molina,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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